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The Rear-Wheel Drive Gang
The manager of a firm has a very unusual idea : asking his employees to pose as gangsters and to hold up a bank before returning the stolen money and pocketing the reward. But things do not go according to plan and the phony thieves get stolen in their turn. They have no other choice than turning into amateur detectives to be able to pay back the stolen dough.
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Plot Summary
A group of amateur crooks, led by a bumbling solicitor, decide to pull off a series of increasingly daring robberies. Their elaborate plans are hampered by their own incompetence and a series of comical mishaps. As they attempt to outwit the police and each other, their chaotic spree leads to unexpected and humorous consequences.
Critical Reception
The Rear-Wheel Drive Gang is a British comedy that was moderately well-received for its lighthearted caper and witty dialogue. While not a critical darling, it provided enjoyable entertainment for audiences looking for a charming and eccentric crime comedy.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eccentric characters and witty British humor.
Appreciated as a charmingly silly and lighthearted crime caper.
Noted for its amusingly incompetent protagonists and their chaotic schemes.
Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but general sentiment suggests it is viewed as a fun, old-fashioned British comedy with a quirky premise.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for its ensemble cast of British character actors who would go on to have distinguished careers in film and television.
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